Higher education in Balochistan has seen steady growth but still faces significant challenges. The province has 11 public universities and over 50 private institutions. [1] The literacy rate in Balochistan stands at approximately 54%, with a lower percentage of women pursuing higher education. [2] The University of Balochistan is the largest institution, offering a range of programs. However, inadequate infrastructure and limited resources remain obstacles for students seeking quality education.
University | Location | Established | Campuses | Specialization | Type |
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University of Balochistan | Quetta | 1970 | Mastung, Kharan, Pishin | General | Public |
Bolan University of Medical & Health Sciences | 1972 | Medical | Public | ||
Al-Hamd Islamic University | 1995 | Islamabad | General | Private | |
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences | 2002 | Zhob | Engineering & Technology | Public | |
Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University | 2004 | Noshki, Pishin, Khuzdar (purposed) | General | Public | |
University of Turbat | Turbat | 2012 | Gwadar (2016-2021) (2020-2022) | General | Public |
University of Gwadar | Gwadar | 2016 | General | Public | |
University of Makran | Panjgur | 2022 | General | Public | |
Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology | Khuzdar | 1987 | Hub city (purposed) | Engineering & Technology | Public |
Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences | Lasbela | 2005 | Wadh, Dera Murad Jamali | General | Public |
University of Loralai | Loralai | 2009 | General | Public | |
Mir Chakar Khan Rind University | Sibi | 2019 | General | Public |
Here is the list of medical colleges in Balochistan, Pakistan.
Name [3] | Funding | Established | MBBS Enrollment | BDS Enrollment | University | City | WDOMS profile | ECFMG eligibility |
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Bolan Medical College | Public | 1972 | 320 | 54 | UoB | Quetta | F0000202 | 1978–current |
Loralai Medical College | Public | 2016 | 50 | UoB | Loralai | F0007602 | - | |
Makran Medical College | Public | 2016 | 50 | UoB | Turbat | F0007603 | - | |
Jhalawan Medical College | Public | 2016 | 50 | UoB | Khuzdar | F0002526 | 2013–current | |
Total | 470 | 54 |
Name [4] | Funding | Established | MBBS Enrollment | BDS Enrollment | University | City | WDOMS profile | ECFMG eligible graduates |
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Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences | Private | 2011 | 150 | 0 | NUMS | Quetta | F0002687 | 2011 — Current |